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1861/08/31
Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862
to: George M. Morris.
Charles received Elizabeth's letter and was glad to hear from George. He would like to know if Jesse is in camp.
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1861/09/20
Charles reports that a boy in his regiment was killed while on picket by an officer of his own company. His general had told the men they will be home by New Years but he does not believe it.
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1861/10/06
There was a fight and the men had to march 6 miles only to "drill quick" back to cross the "Chane Bridge." He tells his mother and brother that he is going to enlist for 15 years if they approve "for I like to sold[i]er."
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1861/10/10
to: Susannah L. Morris
Charles is enjoying himself, stating "I hafe [have] a grate [great] [deal] of fune [fun] hear [here] and I hop [hope] you hafe [have] as much at home." He hopes that Susannah is still good friends with William and that George and Mage "will not fall...
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1861/10/15
Charles is expecting "a bat[t]le hear [here] soon and I do not care how soon fore I would like to fight." Written at Camp Pierpont.
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